Effective Date: June 24, 2025

The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, https://www.mypcnow.org/ (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name and contact information (e.g., email address) if you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or make a donation.

  • Professional credentials, affiliation, or specialty if submitting or accessing content in Clinician Resources.

  • Donation or payment information, if you contribute financially through the Site (processed securely by third-party services).

b. Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs (via cookies or similar technologies)

  • Aggregated usage data to improve user experience and functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests

  • Provide access to our clinician resources and educational content

  • Send updates, newsletters, or event information (if you opt in)

  • Maintain and improve the Site’s functionality and user experience

  • Process donations securely via third-party platforms

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., donation platforms, email marketing tools), under strict confidentiality.

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and trends

  • Improve navigation and content delivery

  • Remember preferences (if applicable)

You may set your browser to refuse cookies, though some features may not function as intended.

5. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Please take care when submitting sensitive information.

6. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may link to external websites (e.g., scholarly articles, tools, or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request to access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us

  • Opt out of receiving email communications using the unsubscribe link in our messages

9. HIPAA and Health Information

PCNOW does not collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This site is intended for professional education and is not a patient-facing platform. Do not submit any PHI through this website.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW)
Email: info@mypcnow.org
Website: https://www.mypcnow.org/